by Christine | Jul 8, 2020 | Welcome Column
Those who would disparage bluegrass accuse it of being overly maudlin. They say it’s just full of minor variations on a whiny, downcast tone and subject matter. It’s not hard to see why folks who don’t give bluegrass much of a listen might come to that conclusion....
by Christine | Feb 22, 2018 | Welcome Column
The daily grist; A good speech should be like a woman’s skirt; long enough to cover the subject, and short enough to create interest. Winston Churchhill This name may not be familiar to most of you folks, but...
by Christine | Mar 24, 2018 | Welcome Column
“I may walk slowly, but I never walk backwards.” –Abe LincolnIt was 1987 and I was finishing a run in Amsterdam, Holland. This world tour was particularly brutal, because it spanned 6 continents and we had what we called split weeks, back to...
by Christine | Jan 24, 2016 | Welcome Column
Good morning from Whiskey Creek, where said creek is currently resembling more of river than a creek, which is a good thing. And I’ve heard Pine Mountain Lake is now full and actually spilling out where it’s supposed to spill out. Again, very good. ...
by Christine | Jul 22, 2017 | Welcome Column
She forged a life with three marriages and from what I hear, good men–but wild hairs, in double-digit numbers—that I would come know as her lost lovers. She was an adventurer; a dreamer; she was my paternal Grandmother, Stella. She was as sharp a...
by Christine | Jun 19, 2019 | Welcome Column
I have heard of ancient artisans who were so skilled in their craft, that when they completed one of their exquisite works, they deliberately added some tiny flaw, so as not to offend the gods.I have heard people complain (it may have been me, actually) about music...
